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Pioneer PDP-507CMX manual

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    PDP-507CMX I NDUSTRIAL P LASMA D ISPLAY P ANEL S ERIAL C OMMAND R EFERENCE M ANUAL (version 1.0) This manual provides information for controlling the PDP-507CMX industrial pla sma display panel with an external communication device by using serial commands. Released: January 23, 2007 T ABLE O F C ONTENTS 1 About the RS-232C Adjustment .............[...]

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    2 RS-232C Adjustment This display has an RS-232C terminal. It is possible to use a PC to make various adjustments and settings. 1 About the RS-232C Adjustment Adjustments using the RS-232C: • The adjustments are written to the same memory area as for the integrator mode (refer to section 5.4.4, “PICTURE, White Balance and SCREEN Position Adjust[...]

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    3 RS-232C Adjustment 2 Interface 1) Connector D-sub 9 pins (male/straight) 2) Pin layout 3) Baud Rate 9 600 bps (standard) (switch-able to 1 200, 2 400, 4 800, 19 200, 38 400 bps) Note The baud rate of this display should be set to match the baud rate of the PC. Also, when the RS-232C cable is extended over a long distance, use a slower baud rate. [...]

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    4 RS-232C Adjustment 3 Combination Connection When controlling/adjusting panels, it is convenient to connect several displays to one PC. By performing a combination connection and assigning IDs to the panels, it is possible to control and adjust several displays at the same time or separately. Connection method: Connect the panels as shown in the f[...]

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    5 RS-232C Adjustment 4 ID Assignment The ID is assigned from the PC. Commands: <IDC> (ID CLEAR) ........ Clears the assigned ID <IDS> (ID SET) ............. Assigns an ID IDS is only effective when an ID is not assigned. IDs are assigned starting from the panel closest to the PC. Example: Case of 4 displays (assigning IDs with the PC fo[...]

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    6 Under the connection conditions shown below, use a combination cable for up to 16 panels. Conditions: 1 Length of RS-232C cable connecting PC to Plasma Display: 5 m 2 Combination cable length: 5 m each 3 Wire specifications for linking cable: Mini Din 6-pin straight (7 strand cable) For one strand, suitable for AWG28: Cross-section area = 0.08 mm[...]

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    7 RS-232C Adjustment 5 List of RS-232C Commands (Command 434CMX = Command 43MXE1 / Command 505CMX = Command 50MXE10 , 50MXE11 , 50MXE1 , 50MXE1-S / Command 425CMX = Command 42MXE10) 7 Normal Operation Related Commands Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum POWE[...]

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    8 RS-232C Adjustment Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum MSTS06 ++ Sets the MUL TI SCREEN to PoutP (side by side, 2-L).  – MSTS08 + Sets MUL TI SCREEN to SWAP (switches between main and sub screens).  – MSTS09 + Sets MUL TI SCREEN to PoutP (side by[...]

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    9 RS-232C Adjustment Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum CLSS05 ++ Sets color system to 4.43NTSC.  CLSS06 ++ Sets color system to P AL M.  CLSS07 ++ Sets color system to P AL N.  SIGNAL FORMA T SFT ++ Displays the present set value of the SIGNAL FOR[...]

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    10 RS-232C Adjustment 7 “ INTEGRA TOR ”–“ PICTURE ” related commands Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum VIDEO QUALITY CNT ++ Adjusts the contrast.  000 255  BRT ++ Adjusts the brightness.  000 255  ENH ++ Adjusts the horizontal enhance[...]

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    11 RS-232C Adjustment 7 “ INTEGRA TOR ”–“ OPTION ” related commands Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum SCREEN MASK FMK ++ Displays the present set value of SCREEN MASK. FMKS00 ++ Sets SCREEN MASK to OFF .  FMKS02 ++ Sets SCREEN MASK to inverse [...]

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    12 RS-232C Adjustment Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum FAN FCM ++ Maximizes fan rotation control.  FCA ++ Automates fan rotation control.  –– FCU Sets integrator ’ s fan rotation control maximum to apply a brightness  New , and effective on[...]

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    13 RS-232C Adjustment Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum – BPIS01 + Sets the BANNER PinP input to INPUT1.  – BPIS02 + Sets the BANNER PinP input to INPUT2.  – BPPS00 + Sets the BANNER PinP setting to OFF .  – BPPS01 + Sets the BANNER PinP s[...]

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    14 Command 434CMX 505CMX Command 425CMX Command 427CMX 507CMX Function Number direct Last memory Comment Effective Minimum Maximum –– RMCS26 Remote control key: POINT ZOOM New –– RMCS27 Remote control key: ID NO SET New –– RMCS28 Remote control key: CLEAR New –– RMCS29 Remote control key: FREEZE New –– RMCS30 Remote control key:[...]

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    15 6 QUEST Commands What are QUEST commands? • Quest commands output TXD such as adjustment data from the panel ’ s microprocessor to a PC. • Adjustment and other data is output in ASCII code. Note Command names are given inside brackets < >. • Data output format Note • A QUEST command is invalid when no ID has not been assigned. ?[...]

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    16 RS-232C Adjustment 1) Obtaining QST Status Information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QST (fixed) 3 Generation information 1 Byte 5 (fixed) 4 Inch information 1 Byte 4: 42 inch 5: 50 inch 5 Forwarding 1 Byte M (fixed) 6 Power source state 1 Byte S: Standby status P: Power supplied status 7 During[...]

  • Page 17

    17 RS-232C Adjustment 2) <QPI> Obtaining Integrator/PICTURE information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QPI (fixed) 3 CONTRAST 3 Byte 000 to 255 Note 1) 4 BRIGHTNESS 3 Byte 000 to 255 Note 1) 5 C,DETAIL R (RED) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 6 C,DETAIL Y (YELLOW) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 7 C,DETAIL[...]

  • Page 18

    18 RS-232C Adjustment 5) <QSS> Obtaining SETUP information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QSS (fixed) 3 COLOR TEMP. 1 Byte 1: LOW 2: MID LOW 3: MIDDLE 4: MID HIGH 5: HIGH Note 1) 4 POWER MGT. 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 5 AUTO POWER OFF 1 Byte 0: DISABLE 1: ENABLE 6 DNR 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: LOW 2: MIDDLE [...]

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    19 RS-232C Adjustment Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 27 PRO USE UNDERSCAN 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 28 PRO USE IMAGE PROCESS 1 Byte 1: NORMAL 2: PURE 3: MONOTONE 4: BLUE ONLY 5: HIGH CONTRAST 29 PRO USE SYGNAL TYPE 1 Byte 1: MOTION 2: STILL 3: NONE STD 30 FRC 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 31 POWER ON MODE INPUT 1 Byte See the table below. 32 POWER ON MODE MULT[...]

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    20 RS-232C Adjustment 9) <QAP> Obtaining machine name Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QAP (fixed) 3 Machine name information 18 Byte 42 inch: A (North America model): PDP-427CMX******** G (Europe-general model): PDP-42MXE20******* 50 inch: J (Japan model): PDP-507CMX-JP***** A (North America mo[...]

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    21 7 Table of commands not compatible with PDP-434CMX to PDP-425CMX AJN Ends 232C integrator adjustment mode. AJY Starts 232C integrator adjustment mode. COF Displays present color off setting. COFS00 Does not set color off. COFS01 Sets color off. DPR Resets still picture movement function. FXO Selects audio output fix. FRCS02 Sets FRC to MODE2. FR[...]

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    22 RS-232C Adjustment 7 Check Sum This is data to which 2-Byte ASCII code is added to a data group returned by a QUEST command. STX 02 (hex) 2 Byte 3 Byte 03 (hex) ID QUEST command ETX STX 02 (hex) QUEST command 3 Byte Data *Byte Check sum 2 Byte ETX 03 (hex) PC side Set side A detailed example is given below. Example) The check sum value that is a[...]